MSc in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies
If you currently work in the disability area, have an honours degree in a relevant subject, and want to develop your capacity to provide professional services to a range of client groups with disabilities then the MSc in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies may be of interest to you. The MSc in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies is a two-year part time taught postgraduate degree. The course adopts a broad definition of disability and so will be of interest to individuals working in physical / sensory disability, intellectual disability, mental health and related sectors. Central to this programme is the emerging field of disability studies - the interdisciplinary and scholarly exploration of all aspects of disability. Disability Studies comprises three core themes: the history of disability; experiences of disability; and an array of policy, social, rehabilitative and other interventions .
The course aims to support students to develop an understanding of disability and rehabilitation theory, research and practice, both at a national and international level. Thanks to the input of experienced researchers and practitioners, students are exposed to current best practice in the disability sector, acquiring conceptual and practical skills, which inform professional practice. Students come from and return to many of Ireland’s leading disability service providers. Graduates also go on to further training in professions such as clinical psychology, education, etc. and others progress to PhD research.
Curriculum
Students complete 90 credits of coursework over two years. To facilitate those working in the Disability sector classes take place on Fridays (9am – 6pm) and on a number of Saturdays in second year only. Indicative course modules include:
• Perspectives on Disability
• Introduction to Rehabilitation Practice
• Interpersonal Skills
• Disability Legislation & Policy
• Research Methods & Project Proposal Development
• Issues in Mental Health
• Intellectual Disability
• Physical and Sensory Disability
• Working with Brain Injury
• Advanced Rehabilitation Practice
Further information is available here
Indicative Fees
Ireland and EU part-time fees: €5,100
per year
Fee details can be found on the UCD Fees website under postgraduate programmes in the College of Human Sciences School of Psychology: Fees Website
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum of a 2:2 Honours Bachelor Degree and we accept students from a broad range of disciplines including arts and science, psychology, social science, business, information tecnology etc. Applicants must be working with an appropriate client group for the duration of the course. This work may be of either a professional or a voluntary nature, but in the case of a voluntary placement, applicants must have the prior approval of the course director.
Applications
Applications are made through the UCD graduate admission system or by clicking the ‘Apply now’ link below.
The closing date for the first round of offers is March 15th 2013. Subsequent rounds will be advertised if places remain available. Requests for references will be sent with the letters of offer.
Other Opportunities in the UCD Centre for Disability Studies
The UCD Centre for Disability Studies also offers options for students interested in pursuingresearch degrees in the area of Disability Studies.
Contact
For further information on the MSc in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, and other opportunities ad the UCD Centre for Disability Studies, contact the MSc Administrator, Marie O'Connor at
or +353-1-716-8333
You may also contact the MSc Director, Dr Suzanne Guerin at or +353-1-716-8490